Bounce
Director: Don Roos
Actors: Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natasha Henstridge
PlotBuddy, a successful advertising executive, meets fellow businessman Greg at an airport bar during a snowstorm. When Buddy's flight gets delayed, he offers his ticket to Greg so he can spend the night with his mistress. Tragically, the flight crashes, killing all on board, including Greg. Overcome with guilt, Buddy spirals into alcoholism. Attempting to redeem himself, Buddy seeks out Greg's widow, Abby, to make amends but doesn't reveal his connection to the crash.
As Buddy gets closer to Abby and her two sons, he begins to fall in love with her, building a life together that seems almost perfect. Meanwhile, Abby struggles with her grief but starts to find solace in Buddy's presence. The lingering shadows of the crash and Buddy's secret threaten their burgeoning relationship. What unfolds is a journey of forgiveness, honesty, and the complexities of moving forward from shared tragedy.
Writers: Don Roos
Release Date: 17 Nov 2000
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Bounce offers an uneven narrative and mediocre AV quality but compensates with abundant special features—best suited for avid fans or rental consideration.
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